PremiumPremiumRetailKiwis turn away from beer and wine as alcohol consumption hits all-time lowNew Zealanders now average 1.6 standard drinks per adult per day.25 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumProperty'Subdued economic environment' – Winton Land half-year revenue down 60%Unemployment, net migration and lower concrete volumes are cited as examples of downturn.19 Feb 08:37 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'It’s verging on ridiculous': Winemaker stunned by earliest harvest in 45 years'Climate change can not be ignored. The seasons have been getting consistently earlier.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumAgribusiness‘Supply hangover’: Bumper crops, US tariffs leave NZ wine industry with a headache03 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay winery falls into liquidation as wine festival calls last round28 Jan 03:14 AM
Travel newsTravel Alerts: Gold Coast pool parties, Queenstown luxury, food tours and epic bike adventures17 Jan 05:30 PM
New ZealandPublic farewell planned for Far North businessman Monty KnightKnight, 80, will be publicly remembered in Kaitāia on Wednesday after his alleged murder.20 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ and battle of the beers highlights Australia's benefits for brewersDebate fizzes around patriotic beers and Aussie rebates Kiwis don't get.05 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldWithering vines: Some California grape farmers getting outThousands of hectares of vines have been ripped out in Lodi in just two years.22 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion‘They weren’t happy at all’: Why backlash to a $695 bottle of wine is ridiculousOPINION: Affronted phone calls and texts were flying around all over Bay's wine community.17 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelInside Queenstown’s new luxury lodge with rooms from $2800 a nightGuests are welcomed with Ruinart Champagne overlooking Lake Wakatipu.16 Oct 10:30 PM
Travel newsYour guide to this week’s best holiday offersCruises, spa retreats and tours with limited-time deals.06 Oct 04:43 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay wines shine in New World awards' top 50More than 1000 wines were blind-tasted by a panel of expert judges.06 Oct 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleDinner party wines: How to impress your guests without breaking the bankBob Campbell's dinner-party disasters and picks the 15 best wines to accompany the chaos.04 Oct 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCan hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.03 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Once in a generation': NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed cropUS sales fell 4% to $762m, dragging the overall export value down slightly.30 Sep 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyBillionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyardsMarlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the BoardroomNZ wine exports face $2b squeeze as demand falls and tariffs biteSimon Limmer warns the sector faces its toughest imbalance since 2008.24 Sep 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe Māori women who just made winemaking historyThe French have terroir - the Matiti collective preferred to listen to Hineahuone.16 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: UDC makes solid profit but credit losses climbThe company booked a credit impairment charge of $39.8m in the 15 months to March 31.04 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: 'Safe harbour in a storm' – key performers buoy NZ sharemarketDelegat Group rallied 39c to $4.05 despite a 14% profit decline.29 Aug 06:03 AM
New Zealand'Achievement belongs to everyone': Since 1991 almost $5 million raised for charityA special lot features large-format bottles from five acclaimed winemakers.20 Aug 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe Kiwi celebs escaping winter to spend their summers in France'You wake up with a sense of excitement because you don’t know what the day will bring.'08 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Smith: How US tariff hikes could reshape NZ's economic landscapeOPINION: Dairy exports to the US, worth $1 billion, will face significant challenges.06 Aug 07:00 PM
Herald NOWSavour every last drop: Viva's third annual wine awards'Lifestyle Brands Editor, Stephanie Holmes talks Ryan Bridge through 2025's tastiest wines.Watch05 Aug 08:39 PM
Herald NOW'Very concerning' - Trump's tariffs a blow to the NZ Wine industryNZ Winegrowers Advocacy General Manager Sarah Wilson on Trump's tariffs and what they will mean for NZ Wine exports.Watch04 Aug 07:53 PM
New Zealand'Perfect addition': Craft beer joins Hawke's Bay wine festivalCraft beer joins celebration of finest wine and food at Harvest Hawke's Bay.01 Aug 12:30 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay F.A.W.C! festival paused amid funding challengesHB's big food and wine fest will return when funds allow it to maintain its high standard.29 Jul 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM